OMG! I'll be thinking about you! I'm a scaredy cat too. I never have dental work done (except a cleaning) without laughing gas. I MUST have it or they really can't even work in my mouth because of my extra sensitive gag reflex. Insurance doesn't cover that extra cost, but too bad. I get it regardless. Good luck to you. I had a permanent molar in the very back of my mouth pulled because it was going to need a root canal and since I was going to get braces at that time, they just decided to get rid of it and let the wisdom tooth behind it fill in. It didn't hurt AT ALL! In fact, it was almost comical to watch him trying to pull it out because it was a challenge. You'll do fine. Let us know how it went. Have some wine later tonight too and celebrate (after the valium wears off, of course). Ha! Btw,,,,, I'm a huge number lover too!

You make me laugh and cry all at the same time Shellagh. I HATE the dentist...with a passion...I know, I know, we aren't supposed to HATE. But I think even the Lord would understand my dread of the man. I am praying for ya girl!!!!!hugs from here...I will e-mail you info about the camera.

Oh my...I'm a dental phobic too...I'm anxious getting my teeth cleaned! I feel for you! I had valium before my root canal and it really helped...they will give you something to calm you if you ask ahead next time....just a thought.Lorraine

Well, being that you like numbers so much I think you should just keep counting as they are working on your tooth. It will distract you and you won't feel so scared. Maybe you can count all the hairs you would like to pull out of the dentist's head?;>) xo Diana

Poor Shellagh, I am so with you, have to block off the whole day just to get a clean and I have no idea why as I haven't had a particularly bad experience, just a strong gag reflex!! Hopefully they give you something that sends you off to happy land while they work! And then come home and smile and tell your kids the dentist is great so they don't end up with a phobia like us...loving all the number inspiration:-)Tracey

Ohhhhhh, you poor girl! I HEAR you about being a scare-dy cat about going to the DDS!!! (just something else we have in common lol!) How did it go? How are you feeling? Do you need me to send you a bottle of FatCat*HappyDog wine so that you can drink yourself silly...??? Sending you a healing hug, sweetie!

Oh goodness, I'm going to the dentist on Monday to have an old (cracked) filling replaced! I almost didn't finish reading your "story" when I saw what it was about! It was funny though and love the "numbers" pictures!Can't wait to hear about your DDS adventure!

Oh sweetie, I feel for you and hope everything went well!! I'm the same way, you don't even want to know how long its been since I've been to the dentist!Let us know how it went and take care!!Sincerely,Melinda

I hear ya!! Dentists are my least favorite too although I will say that I have had two or three teeth pulled with no problems. Numbed me up and started yanking and reefing and I think he did some swearing , but out they came. LOL Glad yours went well!!Blessings~

Hope all went well Shellagh.I hate dentists, too and my appointment with mine is already next week. I'm literally d*r*e*a*d*i*n*g the man. I've been visiting your blog often but never left a comment before - I guess this had to be the day!I love your sense of humor, your style, your creativity and when in need for some true INSPIRATION I pop over. So, thank you for inspiring me!rita

I understand the fear. But I am glad you are fine. Isn't it crazy how sometimes the dread is the worst part? Anyways, funny also that you are talking about our love of numbers. I found zinc hand tags. I numbered them and hung them from organizing baskets which sit above my kitchen cabinets. And I am hoping to use that tutorial on Pinterest to make enameled number tags. We'll see. Have a great weekend.

OMG! I cracked a perfectly good tooth during New Years Eve weekend and it cracked right down to the root too! They could not save it and it had to be extracted and a temporary bridge installed. I was so nervous of this impending procedure too and had to take Halcyon...relaxes you and gives you amnesia of the whole procedure. I was more nervous thinking about taking the Halcyon and hoping I would not act like a fool! I have been very sore but feeling better the last 2 weeks. I go in March 20 to have another impression and then final permanent bridge goes in 2 weeks later. Costs lots of $$ too! Ugh! Not a good way to start the new year! Some years back I had to have a root canal and the endodonist hit my nerve(bullseye) too and I think I shot right out of the chair! So, I understand completely! There are plenty of people out there just like us...we are in good company. ~Hugs, Patti

I'm so sorry you've had such a bad experience with the dentist. As far as I know, assistants are NOT ALLOWED to administer anesthesia. The dental hygienist can, maybe thats who did it. The nerve is not a good thing as it causes a terrible shock! I'm glad the new lady dentist is giving you something to take the edge off. You are not a wimp!I love all the numbers.